Is Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society as a registered charity (number 504887) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society's charity number?

Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society's charity number is 504887. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 504887?

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Does Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society?

Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society's website listed in our register data is https://www.marketdraytonmuseum.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society: Drayton Civic Society.

Registered charity · No. 504887

Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £5,831
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,217
Registered charity number: 504887
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 53 Shropshire Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.marketdraytonmuseum.org

Quick answer

Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society (number 504887) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society do?

To maintain a Museum and Heritage Centre. To preserve artefacts and documents associated with the Town. To promote an interest in local history and the built environment, engendering a sense of identity, citizenship and civic pride. To share knowledge and research. To keep a watch on buildings within the Conservation Area, and comment on significant planning applications in the town.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society

Answers Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 26 February 1976
Also known as: Market Drayton Museum and Heritage Centre
Previous names on the register: Drayton Civic Society
Where it says it operates: Shropshire · Staffordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society as a registered charity (number 504887) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society's charity number?: Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society's charity number is 504887. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 504887?: Search 504887 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society do?: To maintain a Museum and Heritage Centre. To preserve artefacts and documents associated with the Town. To promote an interest in local history and the built environment, engendering a sense of identity, citizenship and civic pride. To share knowledge and research. To keep a watch on buildings within the Conservation Area, and comment on significant planning applications in the town.
Does Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society?: Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society's website listed in our register data is https://www.marketdraytonmuseum.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society?: The register does not record Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society: Drayton Civic Society.
When was Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society registered as a charity?: Market Drayton Museum and Civic Society was entered on the register on 26 February 1976.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.